Salary Breakdown for Austin

The median individual income in Austin is $47,208 per year, which works out to approximately $3,934/month or $22.70/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $80,954.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Austin's cost of living index is 108 (national average = 100). The median salary of $47,208 in Austin has the purchasing power of approximately $43,711 at the national average cost of living. Austin is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Austin

  • University of Texas
  • Dell Technologies
  • Tesla

Major Industries in Austin

  • Technology
  • Government
  • Entertainment

How Austin Compares to Texas

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Cost of Living in Austin

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Austin page.

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